Ahmedabad Pvt. Primary Teachers' ... vs Administrative Officer And Ors

The Supreme Court examined the applicability of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, specifically Section 2(e), which defines 'employee'. The Court held that teachers employed by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation do not qualify as 'employees' under this definition due to the exclusionary clause, as their gratuity is governed by the Gratuity Regulations of the Municipal Corporation. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming that teachers cannot claim gratuity under the Act.